Prime Minister of Sweden. He served from May 16, 1884 to February 6, 1888. Prior to becoming prime minister, he attended law school and in 1879 became a member of parliament. In the government of Prime Minister Arvid Posse, he became a Minister without portfolio in 1880. He became minister of finance in 1881 and prime minister three years later. He was successful in breaking the gridlock in parliament over defense but failed to protect the free trade system. He is best remembered as the youngest person to become Prime Minister in Swedish history. His death at the age of 52 years also makes him the youngest Prime Minister of Sweden to die. After leaving office, he served as Governor of Stockholm County from 1888 to 1896.
Prime Minister of Sweden. He served from May 16, 1884 to February 6, 1888. Prior to becoming prime minister, he attended law school and in 1879 became a member of parliament. In the government of Prime Minister Arvid Posse, he became a Minister without portfolio in 1880. He became minister of finance in 1881 and prime minister three years later. He was successful in breaking the gridlock in parliament over defense but failed to protect the free trade system. He is best remembered as the youngest person to become Prime Minister in Swedish history. His death at the age of 52 years also makes him the youngest Prime Minister of Sweden to die. After leaving office, he served as Governor of Stockholm County from 1888 to 1896.
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